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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
3
The N R M A urges a severe overhaul of licenses and stricter police tests. Mr H E Richards advocates separate licences and tests for light and heavy vehicles. He questions current testing effectiveness and warns of emergencies not covered by present methods.
Long article discusses divided union opinions on Communist influence and incentive payments. It notes Labor and Opposition stance, fears of Communist control, push for secret ballots, and potential impact on industrial peace, production, and national security.
Australian Prime Minister Chifley disclosed plans for further cuts to dollar spending after Cabinet sub committee reviews. He noted the dollar gap persists despite US aid and that Australia must draw less from the sterling area pool, with additional economies ordered.
An essay-like fragment argues against state parliaments in Australia and for a concentrated central authority. It claims legislatures fail due to remoteness from people and wide, diverse problems, proposing dissolution or consolidation of state power.
Competitions at the St Patrick's Ball concluded with results. J Williams donated £1 and C Jackson earned it. Pat Williams snr donated £1 won by Newberry. H Williams donated a bag of potatoes won by M Davis. E Hughes donated a bottle of perfume won by C Piper. J George donated towels won by Mrs W Newberry. Mrs J Tiers donated a tea pot won by D Simpson.
A speaker criticizes the New South Wales legislature for vast responsibilities across 309 004 square miles. He cites metropolitan transport, snow leases, and soil erosion as examples and favors power for regional bodies. He urges empowering local leaders to apply regional knowledge and enact meaningful reform.
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